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Cucumber

Cucumber

20157.31 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

Created by Russell T Davies
Written by Russell T Davies
NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

Vincent Franklin

Vincent Franklin

Henry Best

Cyril Nri

Cyril Nri

Lance Sullivan

Ceallach Spellman

Ceallach Spellman

Adam Whitaker

James Murray

James Murray

Daniel Coltrane

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleo Whitaker

Fisayo Akinade

Fisayo Akinade

Dean Monroe

Con O'Neill

Con O'Neill

Cliff Costello

Themes & Keywords

self-discoverymiddle ages (476-1453)lgbtmanchestergay themedramaticwhimsical

About Cucumber

Cucumber is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of self-discovery, middle ages (476-1453), lgbt, manchester, gay theme, dramatic. Created by Russell T Davies, it stars Vincent Franklin, Cyril Nri, Ceallach Spellman. Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

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